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What is a Pill Box Hat?

What is a Pill box Hat?

A pillbox hat is a small women's hat in a simple, understated style. Pillbox hats were immensely popular from the 1930s through the 1960s, and they continue to be worn today by some women, in addition to styles which have diverged slightly from the traditional pillbox. " (From Wise geek)

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What is a Turban Hat?

The Turban

What is a Turban hat? Wikipedi tell us "In Sikhism, a turban is worn by wrapping a fabric of variable length (according to personal preference) over the head. It's like a hat in that it covers the head. But, unlike a hat, it is not removed in public. The reason Sikhs wear turbans is due to their belief of keeping their head covered as a sign of respect (to God). As God is believed to be omnipresent, their head remains covered by the turban at all times. In addition, in Indian history, when Muslim rulers were converting Hindus to Islam by force, Sikhs were helping the Hindus by fighting against this pressure by fighting against the Muslim rulers and their army. It is at this time when the turban was used as a symbol of Sikhism so that a Sikh individual may be easily recognized and to raise pride in their faith and to give them the courage when under pressure to be proud of their origin.
Muslims do wear turbans, too. But, the style of their turbans and manner of wrapping the fabric is distinctly different from that which is worn by Sikhs.
The term "turban" also refers to a woman's hat that is similar in shape to a man's turban. "

There are many different styles of the turban hat. In the 1950s the traditional design of the wrap was modified as shown above. Fabrics were oven to simulate the traditional wrap.Click on the top image of the white hat to see a mink spiral turban. Click on the second image and see all hats for sale on funky findz on line.

Mid sumer nights dream. Clip on Hat.

Pink silk skull hat with side clips and with flowers from the 1930s

High crown straw pink hat with flower and veil

Fun novelty red and green straw hat from the 1950s

Lovely green straw hat with velet ribbon. Like a baseball hat with style

This straw hat is from the 1930s and is a bit like a basebll syle hat in that it has no back. It is cool for the summer.

Vintage green velet Skull cap with plasitc cherrys

A beautiful Green Velvet skull hat with plastic Cherry's, it fits securely on the head. This hat is magical/ It would be great for theatrical use. Shakespeare's Midsummer night comes to mind. Retail $20.00, no box,

Kerry Book Sears Vintage womens "clip hat"

These hats from the 1930's are becoming more and more difficult to find. This "Kerry Brook" design straw hat is from the SEARS collection and is in a light teal colour. It has the classic "clip on", on the sides, to hold the hat in place, that was used so much in the 30's period. A small rose, still in fairly good condition adorns the front. Retail price $26.00. no box

Spring Floral vintage Womens hat

This charming "pill box" style hat is in prefect condition. Great for any summer tea party or outdoor gathering. More and more Ladies are choosing these hats for their wedding parties. Retail Price $60.00, includes hat box

Delightful and Distinctive.

Mr. John Junior White Straw Womens Pill Box Hat

This is a very rare straw pill box hat with crochet netting with lovely dripping plastic white beads. Circa 1950's. This hat could be used for that Vogue styled bride's second marriage. Very "Sex in the City"!
Retail price $56.00

This is a larger pill box hat. I recently found this very fun web site that I wish to share with you.
http://humblebumbleb.com/7.html where the opening page tells us " Real ladies wear hats. Retro style hats that are great for a night out on the town or a night at home playing dress up with the girls. Jackie O wore it best (although I'm giving her a run for her money.) What is more classy than a pill box hat? A bit daintier than a traditional Pill Box, this hat sits just so on the head, held on with two bobby pins. You can wear it a number of ways, but always with confidence. " They sell small pill box hats for only $15.00. I love and beleive that "real ladies wear hats."